I have an aftermarket head unit which I bought as well as a 4 channel 1000 watt amp. Now I figured that if I connect the amp to my 4 speakers and I swapped out the speakers for aftermarket ones, then there would be no need to add a subwoofer to my system. I don't want thumping bass. All I want is a smooth/rich bass that is for my enjoyment, not to irritate my whole block. Please help and thank you
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Do I need to buy a subwoofer to produce rich bass in my car audio system?
- Thread starter Jay G 17
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You could just use the last 2 channels of the amp bridged for a single 10 or 12" sub in a small sealed enclosure and the front and rear speakers can run off the front 2 channels or add another amp just for the sub.
most speakers can not play much below 100hz and all sub bass runs from 20 hz. to 100 hz.
i am not saying you would not have good bass tones but a sub will add a new ddimensionto your listening experience.
even 2 subs if set up right will not overpower your music but sound right, so if you want a good smooth music with bass a single sub would be the best way to go,
just set the low pass crossover to 80hz. and high pass to 100 hz and it will sound good.
most speakers can not play much below 100hz and all sub bass runs from 20 hz. to 100 hz.
i am not saying you would not have good bass tones but a sub will add a new ddimensionto your listening experience.
even 2 subs if set up right will not overpower your music but sound right, so if you want a good smooth music with bass a single sub would be the best way to go,
just set the low pass crossover to 80hz. and high pass to 100 hz and it will sound good.
For me, typical aftermarket speakers will not produce nearly low enough or any quality sounding bass. They are designed for midrange frequencies and will not excel at low-end bass. To get the low end punch you are looking for I would highly recommend getting a subwoofer.
However, many people are happy with the bass produced from their speakers. So if you are already have the equipment then you might as well hook it up and see if the bass is sufficient for your tastes. If it is not then you can always add a sub down the road.
I understand that you don't want loud car shaking bass. That does not mean that all subs will give you that. You could simply get a sub designed to just add a little bit of low end to your system.
Spanky, playing low frequencies through speakers will not damage them. Speakers can play any frequency. They just will not play the lower frequencies very well which will result in poor bass response.
Good Luck!!!
However, many people are happy with the bass produced from their speakers. So if you are already have the equipment then you might as well hook it up and see if the bass is sufficient for your tastes. If it is not then you can always add a sub down the road.
I understand that you don't want loud car shaking bass. That does not mean that all subs will give you that. You could simply get a sub designed to just add a little bit of low end to your system.
Spanky, playing low frequencies through speakers will not damage them. Speakers can play any frequency. They just will not play the lower frequencies very well which will result in poor bass response.
Good Luck!!!
i would say you don't even need the amp if you just want smooth bass, i bought a new head unit and some new sony xplod 6X9's and the bass they produce is ridiculous, no amp or anything. if you are going to use the amp make sure to buy speakers that can handle it, i would say no less wattage than 250.